News Releases

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Appointment of Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court

February 18, 2022

Public hearing on March 22 will be broadcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.
Justice Patricia Guerrero Nominated to California Supreme Court

February 15, 2022

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom—Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Fourth District Court of Appeal Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. A widely respected jurist with extensive experience as an appellate justice, trial court judge, partner at a major law firm and Assistant U.S.

Related: Video: Fourth Appellate Hearing Confirmation Hearing
Judicial Council Supports Juneteenth Legislation

February 10, 2022

The Judicial Council’s Legislation Committee on Thursday voted to support a bill to make Juneteenth a California state holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Ethics Committee Issues Advice about Disqualification When a Judge’s Spouse May be a Trial Witness

February 2, 2022

Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges about the timing of disqualification when a judge’s spouse may be called as a witness at trial.